Playwork and Play

The Alliance is engaged in a multi-pronged campaign to restore play to children’s lives and to introduce the profession of playwork in the U.S. "Playworker" is the name used in the United Kingdom and elsewhere for professionals trained to support play with children in adventure playgrounds and other settings. They do not lead the children in play but encourage and support it. They also do risk assessments to give children maximum freedom in their play within bounds of safety.